This modernization solution focuses on enhancing energy efficiency when the lift is idle. By means of ‘hibernation’ or ‘sleep’ modes in idle cabins, the energy demand would be reduced. Moreover, the company’s strategy aims also to generate the elevators’ required energy with solar panels that would not be larger than the footprint of the shaft. Thus, the elevators would be able to generate more energy than they consume.
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Thyssenkrupp’s system can be applied on existing elevators without need to replace them.
An advancement as there are more than twelve million machines in operation today.
Thyssenkrupp has already worked on ‘energy creating’ elevators. The company has notably installed at the One World Trade Center, located in New York, a concept that converts elevator’s kinetic energy into electricity which is then used for the building’s lighting system.
While buildings account for 40% global energy consumption, this new net-zero elevator concept could open the door to more energy-savvy technologies in the building industry.
Schierenbeck added: “If we are to meet the sustainability targets defined by countries and ultimately save our planet’s resources, authorities and private companies need to act collaboratively in implementing the latest technology solutions to deliver real energy savings. At thyssenkrupp, we are constantly evolving our game-changing technologies and solutions in order to best serve current and future urban mobility needs.”
